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Rakuzen
October 14, 2026 · Score 38
not rated
- official resultScore 38
- score38 pts
- inspection typeCycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- failed findings7
- critical findings5
Failed findings
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hot food sitting too coolcriticalOfficial wording: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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fridge is giving… room tempcriticalOfficial wording: Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
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cross-contamination riskcriticalOfficial wording: Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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they've got roommates (mice)criticalOfficial wording: Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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food left out / unprotectedcriticalOfficial wording: Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
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basically rolling out the welcome mat for pestsOfficial wording: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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equipment / surface issueOfficial wording: Thawing procedure improper.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Score 21 on March 5, 2026: Score changed by +17 points. 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.
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About this record
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Source: NYC Open Data.